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2.4 Million People Need Emergency Food Support: Cameroon's government has called for emergency food support for more than two million people facing hunger ...
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2.4 Million People Need Emergency Food Support: Cameroon's government has called for emergency food support for more than two million people facing hunger ...
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2.4 Million People Need Emergency Food Support
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record: He originally set out to do 58 hours, Onakoya persevered for a grueling 60 hours.
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Chess Marathon: Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya shatters world record
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
  • Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.

  • Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.

  • He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.

  • The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa: Kenya has been ranked among the big five wealthy markets in Africa having millionaires and billionaires
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Kenya ranked fourth wealthiest country in Africa
Quick Glance: Kenya Among Top 5 Wealthiest Countries in Africa
  • Kenya is recognized as one of the prosperous markets in Africa with a significant number of millionaires and billionaires.

  • As per the 2024 Africa Wealth Report released by an international wealth advisory firm, Kenya holds the fourth position in terms of wealth ownership.

  • Following South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria ranking at positions one to three, Kenya comes.

  • The data in the report indicates that Kenya has a substantial population of affluent individuals, totaling 7,200 millionaires.
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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Guinness World Record: Chess champion returns home to Lagos | Africanews: Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday to a hero's ...
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Kie Kie, Layi Wasabi defeat Sabinus, Taaoma, others to emerge Q1 top skit makers: The skitmakers were selected based on several criteria.
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches: Candidates and officials at the centre told PREMIUM TIMES that the technical hitches affected candidates ...
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UTME 2024: Candidates miss exams over technical hitches
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar: Mr Oloyede explained that the pace at which JAMB cleared candidates and captured biometrics made the exercise ...
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1.94m students to sit for 2024 JAMB – Registrar
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason: The details provided show that DStv Premium subscribers will now pay N37,000 instead of N29,500
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DStv, GOtv increase prices again, give reason
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations: The NCAA says the suspension of the airline’s license is based on elevated safety concerns.
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NCAA suspends Dana Airline operations
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How EFCC is misleading the world on Yahaya Bello’s case – Ex-Gov’s aides: Yahaya Bello's media office says the ex-governor is not afraid of the EFCC but ...
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How EFCC is misleading the world on Yahaya Bello’s case – Ex-Gov’s aides
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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries: The Wike-backed commissioners had earlier resigned their appointments but returned to the ...
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Fubara redeploys Wike-backed commissioners from key govt ministries
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Naija Star Search 2: Meet 20 contestants (PHOTOS): Episode 1 showcased raw talent, introducing 20 gifted contestants striving for their chance at Afrobeats ...
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Naija Star Search 2: Meet 20 contestants (PHOTOS)
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve
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Anambra school wins National Girls in ICT competition : Girls of St. John Vianney Science College, Anambra, have used their virtual reality project to win the ...
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Anambra school wins National Girls in ICT competition 
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas: The global event will see 893 athletes from 54 countries compete in Nassau on 4-5 May as confirmed by World ...
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World Relays: Amusan leads Team Nigeria to Bahamas
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Kaduna APC women leader sues SSS over alleged illegal detention: Mr Galadima was arrested on 14 April following her criticism of Governor Uba Sani
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Kaduna APC women leader sues SSS over alleged illegal detention
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Multichoice hikes DStv, GOtv prices: Broadcasting company Multichoice has jacked up the prices of its offerings in Nigeria four months after its last increment.
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Multichoice hikes DStv, GOtv prices
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Dominican Republic 2024: Olowookere invites 25 players to camp for Burkina Faso: Chidi, Kareem, and Moshood, the players responsible for a stunning 12-goal haul ...
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Governor Otu suspends clan heads: The traditional rulers were suspended for rejecting a decision of the governor.
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Governor Otu suspends clan heads
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million ...
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Your guide to Infinix: Insights into ZERO, NOTE, HOT, and SMART Series: The NOTE 40 series, Infinix’s newest release, is tailored for professionals and ...
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Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria – TCN: The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service ...
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Why grid collapse persists in Nigeria – TCN
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Celebrated perfumer Christian Provenzano’s eponymous line launched in Nigeria: Mr Provenzano has crafted over 150 best-selling niche perfumes worldwide
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA: The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have ...
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA
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NAFDAC cracks down on fake cosmetics producer in Lagos: NAFDAC said the producer was caught in the act of processing and packaging cosmetic products with false ...
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NAFDAC cracks down on fake cosmetics producer in Lagos
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Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS: NCoS says overcrowding was a challenge to its smooth operation in Kano State ...
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Number of inmates awaiting trial soars by 70% in Kano — NCoS
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Sugar in Infant Formulas: NAFDAC speaks on NESTLE products in Nigeria: NAFDAC said unlike Cerelac, Nido, the follow-up milk formula by Nestle ...
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Sugar in Infant Formulas: NAFDAC speaks on NESTLE products in Nigeria
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MRS slashes diesel price to N1,050: MRS Oil Plc has slashed the price of Automotive Gas Oil popularly known as diesel to N1,050 per litre across its outlets ...
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MRS slashes diesel price to N1,050
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Chad elections: What you need to know: Deby’s top challenger is Succes Masra, an economist and opposition leader.
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Chad elections: What you need to know
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Presidency set to roll out CNG Initiative: The initiative is to deliver cheaper, safer and more climate-friendly energy to Nigerians.
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$10,000 challenge: No response from Obi’s supporters 24 hours after – Reno Omokri
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Unlock your April must-haves at the Xiaomi Fan Festival!: This April, prepare to elevate your tech game with Xiaomi’s must-have products, designed to empower you ...
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How the Nigerian Mafia operates in Germany: Eleven members of a Nigerian brotherhood were arrested in a nationwide raid. The “Black Ax” is also the focus of ...
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How the Nigerian Mafia operates in Germany
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Why I have not cooked in my marriage for 20 years, Woodhall Capital CEO reveals: The founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu, has disclosed that ...
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FG revokes 924 dormant mining licences: The revoked 928 dormant licences include 528 exploration licences, 20 mining leases, 101 quarry licences ...
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FG revokes 924 dormant mining licences
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal: The founder said Mr Kwankwaso would no longer enjoy the sole candidacy of the NNPP in future presidential elections ...
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NNPP founder accuses Kwankwaso of betrayal
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding: The naira depreciated in its value against the United States dollar to N1 ...
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Naira tumbles to N1,234/$ at official market, speculators resume hoarding
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Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans | Africanews: Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans ...
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INVESTIGATION: TETFund pays N2.9 billion to contractor for unexecuted job: When asked, TETFund could not provide evidence for the execution of the contract ...
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INVESTIGATION: TETFund pays N2.9 billion to contractor for unexecuted job
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against Ganduje: The court restrained the ward's legal adviser, Halidu Maigwanjo ...
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against ...
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Bittersweet: BetNaija player wins N16.7m but paid N3m: A Nigerian identified as Lukman Teriba has said that after winning over N16m from betting ...
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Bittersweet: BetNaija player wins N16.7m but paid N3m
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Nigeria's prestigious school closed over bullying scandal👇🏽👇🏽 Outrage erupts as Nigeria's prestigious "Lead British International School" in Abuja is ... Show more
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Suleja prison break: Over 118 prisoners escaped from prison : About 118 inmates escaped from a prison facility in Nigeria and the incident took place on ...
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Suleja prison break: Over 118 prisoners escaped from prison
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA: The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have ...
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Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA
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Nigeria govt set to unbundle 11 DisCos: The government also ordered the sale of DisCos that have been taken over by banks and the Assets Management Corporation ...
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Minister hails Nigerian delegates to global robotics meet: "By carrying the Nigerian flag, you are representing Nigeria; we urge you to make your mark in ...
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Minister hails Nigerian delegates to global robotics meet
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TV tonight: two become three in an explosive new dating show : Love Triangle takes modern relationships to the next level. Plus, Michael Palin continues his tour ...
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TV tonight: two become three in an explosive new dating show
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EDITORIAL: Yoruba Nation agitators and the need to curb secessionist tendencies: With the Ibadan security breach, the police and other units of the intelligence ...
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NDE to train 1,850 graduates in agribusinesses: The NDE on Thursday flagged off the orientation and training of 1,850 unemployed graduates nationwide under the ...
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NDE to train 1,850 graduates in agribusinesses
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EFCC withdraws appeal against order stopping Yahaya Bello’s arrest: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has withdrawn the appeal it filed before the ...
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EFCC withdraws appeal against order stopping Yahaya Bello’s arrest
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EFCC, ICPC warn Nigerians to guard data against cybercrimes: The officials urged the participants to ensure that they do not fall victim to cybercriminals ...
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EFCC, ICPC warn Nigerians to guard data against cybercrimes
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Romance scams are on the rise on dating apps. Here’s how you can protect yourself
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How Betty Akeredolu abandoned me after serving for seven years on salary of N45,000/month – Aide
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A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids | Africanews
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UTME 2024: JAMB speaks on alleged discrimination of candidate with hijab: JAMB said the situation was instantly addressed at the centre and that the condition ...
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UTME 2024: JAMB speaks on alleged discrimination of candidate with hijab
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Nigeria's grid collapses weeks after tariffs raised for wealthier consumers: Nigeria's creaking grid collapsed for the fifth time this year in the early ...
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Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official: DHQ said the troops also recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition ...
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Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official
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Ondo poll: You’ll be successful tomorrow, Ganduje tells Jimoh Ibrahim, others: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday appealed to ...
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Ondo poll: You’ll be successful tomorrow, Ganduje tells Jimoh Ibrahim ...